Involve MOUSE Squad students in technology related professional development workshops--such as smartboard, CMS, technology integration in content areas, Atomic Learning, student response system training, etc. so that students can support teachers in the classroom during lessons.
Show iSquad students how to use the "Help" feature in software applications so they can assist teachers and students who have software questions.
Show iSquad students how to use Atomic Learning so that when a teacher or student has a software question they can assist them in learning
Serve as liaison for Depot Manager
Put "read me's" on thumbdrives for students with trouble shooting assistance.
iSquaders help class set up when necessary i.e. getting to websites, downloading software
iSquad handles troubleshooting issues for teachers and students during class before going to Tech Coach.
iSquad sets up teacher station before class starts.
iSquad makes troubleshooting movies
iSquad makes movies to present at school Moviemaker Premiere.
Helps teachers and other students learn ways technology can enhance eaching and learning.
Routine technology trouble shooting and maintenance
Distribute and collect laptops
Connect to the internet
Update the desktops that are in the schools
Set up SmartBoards and projectors
Smartboard troubleshooting
Ensure laptop and projector carts are locked and equipment is accounted for.
Screens clean
Keeping the carts assembled, and laptops charged
Ticket system to deal with longer "in time" issues.
Routine maintenance - additional time for club groups
Students identify computer and issue--for tagging and escalation
Feed DoE's online ticket system
Keep 98% of laptops running. No more than 1 per class out. Need help if more than 1 box down at a time. Grab last 4 digits of asset id. Track recurrence. Know that we need to get extra help.
Printer configuration, renaming, paper jams
We don't give passwords, but we run a assembly line type of thing where we have all the printers configured.
Distribution and collection of laptops
Inventory
On Friday laptops can not be used in 8th period as they have to lock up carts to put in secure area
iSquad takes inventory for classes using Excel spreadsheet on flash drive and maintains inventory and reports issues with equipment
Data collection
Toner tracking and supply management
USB thumb drives for MOUSE Squad members for on the spot emergencies and backups
Ideal qualities for student technicians
· kids that love technology
· kids that have some technical knowledge--willing to study the mechanics of the computer.
· kids that demonstrate responsibility
· kids who are able to talk to a teacher (or the desire to gain those skills)
· kids who are able to talk to other students properly (or the desire to gain those skills)
What are the services your iSquad will provide?
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Ideas for how iSquads can be used in schools.
Routine technology trouble shooting and maintenance
Ideal qualities for student technicians
· kids that love technology· kids that have some technical knowledge--willing to study the mechanics of the computer.
· kids that demonstrate responsibility
· kids who are able to talk to a teacher (or the desire to gain those skills)
· kids who are able to talk to other students properly (or the desire to gain those skills)